Written question asked by Barry Sheerman (Labour) on Friday, 7 October 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 October 2016. It was answered by Caroline Nokes (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 October 2016 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Funerals: Costs
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to reduce the cost of funerals.
- Answer
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We continue to make Funeral Expenses Payments to make a significant contribution towards the costs of a simple, respectful funeral. These payments are made to claimants on qualifying income-based benefits and tax credits who are arranging a funeral.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 46703
- Session
- 2016-17
- Subjects
- Costs Funerals
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- 2016-10-22 12:51:35 +0100
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